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GERM299

The New Germany, 1870-1990: Introduction to German Studies
GERM299 FA

Crosslistings: COL 299, GELT299, HIST214
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 25 4 Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;NoNo

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This course is designed as an introduction to modern German history, society, and culture; the emphasis will be on developments since 1870 and on general patterns such as the pluralism of German cultures and states, the German path to modernization, the special role of geography and foreign policy in German history, and the major issues raised by unification. It uses a unique blend of historical and literary materials to provide a broad picture of Germany as it is today and its historical roots.

MAJOR READINGS

John Ardagh, GERMANY AND THE GERMANS
Viking Penguin
Peter Pulzer, GERMANY, 1870-1945 Oxford UP (1997)
Lothar Kettenacker, GERMANY SINCE 1945 Oxford UP (1997)
Wolfgang Borchert, MAN OUTSIDE New Directions
Gunter Grass, THE TIN DRUM (Random/Vintage) and THE PLEBIANS
REHEARSE THE UPRISING (Harcourt Brace)
Peter Weiss, THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL
MARAT AS PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MARQUIS DE SADE (Pocket Books)
Christa Wolf, PATTERNS OF CHILDHOOD (Farrar, Strauss,
Giroux)
Sarah Kirsch, THE PANTHER WOMAN (Univ. of Nebraska Press)
Dodds/Allen-Thompson, eds., THE WALL IN MY BACKYARD
Stefan Hermlin, EVENING LIGHT (Fjord Press)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three papers (8-10 pages), no final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is required for all German Studies majors.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Arnold, H
Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
Grading Mode: Mixed
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 3
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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